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Can Maine Polls Be Trusted?

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Can Maine Polls Be Trusted?
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Matt Gagnon takes a closer look at recent Maine election polling, questioning the accuracy of surveys from Marist and Echelon Insights. From small sample sizes and wide margins of error to early-voting trends, Matt examines what the numbers may reveal about Bobby Charles, Susan Collins, and the uncertainty surrounding Maine’s biggest races.

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